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That's what I'll do, unless someone comes up with reasons to use the 15 minute timer. Thank you. I'll order everything within a week.

Is there anyone who is experienced in using timers for peristaltic pumps? I'd like to get this system started, but want to know all the details before I start ordering. I'll be getting the Stenner 45MPHP2 but want to know what you recommend for the timer. Is it better to have a timer that can...

I'm looking at timers for the Stenner and have come across several options. Please give your feedback or offer other alternatives. INTERMATIC C8845 four hour cycle, but allows a 2 minute minimum on/off cycle INTERMATIC 1905P 24-hour cycle and allows a 15 minute minimum on/off cycle...

Cajun, actually, 440Dodge440 mentioned how to slave timers in the second post of your thread. That is what I was describing in my post #30 above. It seems like that went over everyone's head in the following posts. Power is switched by the filter timer. The switched output of the filter...

The more I hear, the more I'm leaning toward a fixed rate pump. All I need is to hear my tenants constantly complaining about the noise from the pump. I guess I could always connect two timers together, if need be, with the power for the Stenner coming from the filter timer, while direct line...

I'm reluctant to run two controllers, fearful the filter controller might go out and leave the Stenner running. Without two controllers, would you recommend the variable or the fixed rate? What are the advantages of running it during the day? Wouldn't the sun deteriorate the chlorine? I can't...

You and Bama Rambler recommend the fixed rate pumps, while Tim5055 recommends the variable rate pumps. How does one choose when there doesn't seem to be a consensus among the experts? If all that is needed is a piece of tape to prevent air from entering, I won't bother getting a valve. I have...

Manufacturer's instructions suggest a T-coupling with ball valves on either side, so the injector can be removed for cleaning. I figure one valve before the injector would make this much easier (plus I don't have room there for additional fittings). I'm putting this out here, as I don't know...

I'm thinking of installing a valve before the injector. Please look at these and share your comments. http://www.ebay.com/itm/First-rate-Much-New-1-4-Mini-Brass-Ball-Valve-Solid-Chrome-Plated-NPT-HFUS-/171917530411?hash=item280715552b chrome plated brass...

I've got a 1/4-18NPT (National Pipe Thread) tap, which is American standard pipe thread, but the link you gave me is for a 1/4-20NC (National Course) tap which is used for nuts and bolts rather than pipes. The installation manual calls for pipe thread. Please let me know if I am mistaken. Here...

I will tap it into the bottom of that horizontal coupling. Maybe I'll also add insulation around it for better protection. What is the best way to lower the water level below that pipe, so it doesn't leak when I am drilling and tapping? What size drill and tap are needed for the 45MHP2?

rphpool, as you can see in my photos on post #6 above, I could drill into the return line either horizontally (going under the intake) or directly downward. Which would you recommend? I'm thinking downward would offer the most protection. I may just build a wooden shelter, covering the...

I plan to use 10% chlorine and add more chlorine every week. I'm thinking of using a 7.5 gallon container, but putting 6 gallons in it. I figure that should be more than enough for a week, once I re-plaster the pool and start out with good numbers. Once I know my actual usage, I'll limit what...

With a tank of chlorine sitting under a hot sun on 100°+ days, I'd find it hard to believe the chlorine wouldn't degrade faster. Hopefully, Chem Geek will sound in on this issue. Since my pool is about the same size as yours, do you find that running your cleaner and filter for 6 hours a day...

Here is the setup I have: Dropbox - Pool Filter I'm thinking of drilling and tapping either the top horizontal coupling or the vertical pipe before it elbows out and splits off to my two return lines. If I drill into the horizontal coupling, would you recommend I do so on top, bottom or...

Tim, thank you for your response. I'm sensing you control the amount of chlorine by the amount of time the filter runs. Should I run the filter at night, due to chlorine deterioration from UV during the day? I thought I read on this site that chlorine should be added when it is dark. The...

This pool is about 22K gallons for a rental house. I plan to have it re-plastered when the weather cools down. I service it once a week. I don’t want to rely on my tenants to add chemicals, as they tend to be inconsistent, so I want to install an automatic chlorinating system. This city has...